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Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 19, 2019

Cinematically big in Japan: Where film crews lead, fans soon follow

A visit to a film location can add some movie magic to your Japan travels.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 18, 2019

Remembering the role Japan played in the Forgotten War

For Japanese and South Koreans, this anniversary ought to present a reminder that back-and-forth erosion of trust is in neither of their self-interests.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 18, 2019

Judge orders release of documents related to hush payments by Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of documents relating to hush-money payments by Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to two women who said they had sexual encounters with the president and disclosed that federal prosecutors had ended their investigation of the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 17, 2019

First on-campus Muji store to open at university in Tokyo

The first on-campus Muji store will open on Thursday at the Musashino Art University in Tokyo, featuring a selection of the brand's regular daily merchandise, a cafe and a workshop.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2019

Bills targeting China's Huawei introduced in U.S. Congress

Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced bills on Tuesday to keep tight restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., amid concern about President Donald Trump's easing of restrictions on the Chinese firm.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2019

A vision for protecting the world's oceans

The Group of 20's adoption of the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision is a welcome step forward, but effective follow-up is the only way it will make a real difference.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 16, 2019

Former Gonzaga staffer Riccardo Fois believes Rui Hachimura will be a great pro

Riccardo Fois, a player development coach for the Phoenix Suns, believes Rui Hachimura, who spent the last three seasons with him while he was on the Gonzaga University coaching staff, will be a great pro — not just a good one — in the NBA.
Japan Times
JAPAN / The Argument
Jul 16, 2019

Female ascension? Nothing in Constitution forbids females from ascending Chrysanthemum Throne

Prohibiting female members of the imperial family or their children from succeeding the Chrysanthemum Throne is unconstitutional.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 16, 2019

U.S. and Russia will discuss nuclear arms limits in Geneva on Wednesday

Representatives from the United States and Russia are set to meet in Geneva on Wednesday to explore the concept of a new accord limiting nuclear arms that could eventually include China, senior U.S. officials said on Monday.
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 14, 2019

New, more agile robots speed takeover of jobs once done only by humans

At a vast greenhouse in the central Danish city of Odense, a squad of robots move thin plastic pots of herbs for shipping without even putting a dent in them. For moviegoers used to seeing humanoid machines in action, that might not seem special — but in truth, it is a remarkable feat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2019

Elephant and rhino populations rebounding in Tanzania after crackdown on poaching

Elephant and rhino populations in Tanzania have begun to rebound after a government crackdown dismantled organized criminal networks involved in industrial-scale poaching.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jul 13, 2019

Asylum-seekers in Japan are stuck in bureaucratic limbo

At the end of June, a Nigerian man in his 40s died at an immigration detention center in Nagasaki. According to a support group, the man had been on a hunger strike to protest his lengthy confinement, which had continued for more than three years. The detention center has yet to reveal the cause of his...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Jul 13, 2019

Ryo: Traditional uchiwa fans say 'summer'

There's no doubt about it — a colorful yukata (light cotton kimono) accessorized with a flat uchiwa fan says “summer.”
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Jul 13, 2019

Mister Donut's Roll-nut: A perplexing doughnut and roll cake fusion

Mister Donut and patisserie Mon Cher combine their signature doughnut and roll cake to create a new frankensweet: the Roll-nut.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2019

Japan's place in coalition-building against Iran

Japan's participation in any coalition in the Persian Gulf region is far from a foregone conclusion
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2019

Goldman Sachs joins Wall Street chorus warning about possible U.S. FX intervention

The buzz around possible U.S. currency intervention is growing louder as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has now weighed in on an idea that has been making the rounds on Wall Street.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2019

Trump's Pentagon pick says won't be bullied into making 'stupid decisions'

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to become his top uniformed military adviser told Congress on Thursday that he would not be "intimidated into making stupid decisions," saying he would always give his best advice, regardless of pressure.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 11, 2019

Viral Momo Challenge hoax, based on sculpture by Japanese artist, being turned into Hollywood horror film

Momo, the goggle-eyed creature created by a Japanese artist that triggered a viral social-media hoax terrifying children and parents alike, is receiving a Hollywood makeover.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 11, 2019

Fruity sweets painted with a summer palette

From July 20 to Sept. 30, the ANA InterContinental Tokyo invites guests to taste summer with a wide selection of tantalizing sweets.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 10, 2019

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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 10, 2019

'Five Million Dollar Life': Assessing the value of a single life

The weight of expectations — from family, friends, community — can be tough on any young person. Now imagine those people once paid $5 million to save your life.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 10, 2019

U.S. hopes to see 'freeze' of North Korea's nuke program as starting point — not endgame, State Department says

The United States hopes to see a "freeze" of North Korea's nuclear weapons program as a starting point — not an endgame — for Pyongyang eventually relinquishing its arsenal, a State Department spokeswoman said Tuesday ahead of a fresh round of talks expected to kick off later this month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2019

Moving from #MeToo to #MenToo

False accusations of sexual assault have spawned the #MenToo movement in India, which demands gender-neutral laws and investigative procedures.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2019

Sumo 101: Charismatic rikishi

One of sumo's most defining features is the stoicism of its wrestlers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 8, 2019

Get ready for a Cabinet reshuffle

The Upper House election is unlikely to produce a significant change in the composition of the Diet, but it will still shape the near-term political landscape significantly.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 8, 2019

Syrians return to their home city by Lebanese border in state-organized trip

Qusayr, a once bustling commercial hub in western Syria, has not seen any fighting since government troops, with the help of Lebanon's powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah group, drove out Sunni Muslim rebels six years ago.

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